20th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

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A handsome and beautifully proportioned 20th-century mahogany writing table, combining elegant traditional styling, practical drawer storage and a generous writing … Read more A handsome and beautifully proportioned 20th-century mahogany writing table, combining elegant traditional styling, practical drawer storage and a generous writing surface within a refined and versatile design. Well made and of good quality, this attractive writing table provides an excellent balance of workspace and storage, making it particularly suitable for a study, home office, library or living room. The table is fitted with three useful drawers arranged across the front, providing convenient storage for stationery, correspondence, documents and other everyday essentials. Each drawer retains its original decorative brass handles, providing an attractive traditional detail and a beautiful contrast against the rich tones of the mahogany. The top incorporates an attractive green writing surface, creating a practical and comfortable workspace while introducing a distinctive contrast against the surrounding mahogany. Raised on elegant tapered legs terminating in traditional spade feet, the table has a graceful and well-balanced silhouette. Their slender form gives the piece a refined appearance while complementing its traditional design. The mahogany displays gorgeous natural grain, rich warm colouring and attractive tonal variation throughout, giving the table considerable depth and character. At 88.5 cm wide and 46.5 cm deep, the table provides a useful working surface while retaining relatively compact proportions. A knee height of 61 cm provides practical seating space beneath. Its combination of three practical drawers, original decorative brass handles, contrasting green writing surface, tapered legs and spade feet makes this a particularly attractive and versatile example of traditional 20th-century furniture. Presented in good vintage condition, with appropriate signs of age and historic use consistent with its 20th-century origin. A highly desirable mahogany writing table combining practical storage, elegant proportions and timeless traditional detailing within a versatile compact design. Dimensions: Height: 77 cm Width: 88.5 cm Depth: 46.5 cm Knee Height: 61 cm Weight: Approximately 25 kg (55 lb). See less